MidGrowing growth
Category Manager
Own a product category's strategy and performance
$65,000 – $120,000/yrManage vendor relationships, pricing, and assortment for a specific product category.
Highlights
Common tasks
Negotiate with vendors, plan category strategy, analyze sales data, and manage shelf space.
Potential downsides
Vendor pressure, margin targets, and blame for category underperformance.
Skills
CommunicationNegotiationDecision makingLeadershipStrategic thinking
Interests
Business & strategyFinance & investingEntrepreneurship
Industries
Finance
Work style
AnalyticalCollaborativePeople-focused
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